The Member Service Associate role is focused on deepening member relationships to drive revenue growth and reduce member attrition by serving members (consumer and business) with their deposit and loan account needs and inquiries. This role delivers a full range of financial services to current and prospective members. Success in this role requires providing excellent member service while also gaining insight into financial needs through active listening and effectively identifying and maximizing opportunities to promote products and services when interacting with members.
Experience:
A minimum of one year up to three years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience. Previous customer service experience required.
Education/Certifications/LicensesA high school degree or equivalent.
Interpersonal Skills
Courtesy and tact are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with customers and others inside and outside the organization, generally regarding fairly routine matters for the purposes of giving and obtaining information or instructions, updating or referring. Communications generally require shorter and not in-depth discussions.
Other Skills
COMPETENCIES: Must be at least 18 years of age. Favorable Background, Credit, Criminal, Bond ability, and Reference Checks required. (Motor Vehicle check dependent on position.) Travel to other branches or locations may be required depending on position.
Ability to analyze loan applications and other documents to determine if they are in good order and have appropriate signatures. Strong organizational, multi-tasking, data and information management, writing and member service skills. Strong written and verbal professional communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, financial systems, and digital communication tools. Ability to work cooperatively with others, work efficiently and provide accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be capable of climbing/descending stairs in emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.
Working Conditions
Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled private work area with minimal noise.
Mental and/or Emotional Requirements
Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines/requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.